Mine Collection (#86)

Aerial view of one of only three permitted uranium mines in Australia (share of profits go to aboriginal landowners), Ranger Uranium mine, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Aerial of Ranger Uranium mine in Kakadu National Park from which a share of the profits go to aboriginal landowners in the Northern Territory of Australia, Pacific

Opal Mines at Coober Pedy, South Australia ALPHA

Women Hauling Coal Wagon
Women hauling a coal wagon in a French coal-mine

U-Boat / Graphic / 2
The class of Untersee-Boot most generally used for mine- laying (picture 2 of 3)

Seaplane Fire at Mine
A seaplane fires at a breakaway mine to eliminate its threat to nearby ships

Mine-Laying U-Boat
A mine-laying German U-boat

MINE WORKINGS / 1880 S
The workings of a mine, showing miners at the coal face and the coal being transported by pony

Women in Coal Mine / 1840
Women working down a Northumbrian mine

COLLIERY GIRL / 1890 S
A colliery girl pushing wagons. Date: 1890 s

Ww1 / Mines Loaded
Mines being loaded onto a British mine-laying ship

Newcomen Eng, Pool Mine
Newcomens atmospheric engine at Pool Mine, Cornwall

12th Night / Feste Song
Feste sings the song O mistress mine, where art thou roaming ?

AMPHION SUNK
The British cruiser Amphion is sunk by a mine in the Thames estuary while attacking the Konigin Luise

Chinese Mine
The Surface works at a Chinese mine. Date: 19th Century

Cog & Rung / Coal Mine
A cog and rung mechanism for raising coal from the pit

Trevithicks Steam-Whim
Richard Trevithick seniors steam-whim at Cooks Kitchen mine, Cornwall

Coal Mine Steam Engine
A diagram showing the use of a steam engine in a coal mine

Staffordshire Mine
A steam engine drawing coal in the Staffordshire collieries

Lead and Coal Mine 17Thc
Lead and coal mines at Mostyn, Wales

Tin Miners / Camborne
Miners climbing from the sixty- to the fifty-fathom level in King Edwards mine, near Camborne, Cornwall

Curly Locks 3
Curly locks, curly locks, wilt thou be mine ? Thou shalt not wash dishes nor yet feed the swine

Miner (Series)
Le mineur - MINER - sets off down the mine, pick and shovel on his shoulder, safety lamp in his hand

Salt Mine, Wieliczka
The vast salt mines at Wieliczka, Poland

Swedish Iron Mine
A dramatic view inside the iron mines of Hogborn, Vestmann, Sweden

Johannesburg Mine
The Village Deep Mine of the G M Company

Boys Picking Slate
Boys picking slate out of mined coal, in an American mine

Mine, Trolley Boys / B / W
TROLLEY BOYS Two boys on all fours drag a laden wagon up a sloping gallery : a shift can be as little as 11 hours a day, or in Scotland up to 18 hours

Mine, Trapper (B / W)
TRAPPER AND PUTTERS A small boy opens and closes the trapdoor while another child pushes a laden wagon along a narrow gallery

Mine, Trolley Boys
TROLLEY BOYS Two boys on all fours drag a laden wagon up a sloping gallery : a shift can be as little as 11 hours a day, or in Scotland up to 18 hours

Mine, Trapper (Colour)
TRAPPER AND PUTTERS A small boy opens and closes the trapdoor while another child pushes a laden wagon along a narrow gallery

Trapper and Putters
TRAPPER AND PUTTERS A small boy - maybe only 5 - holds a trapdoor open for a young boy and girl to push their loaded wagon through, for 11 to 15+ hours a day

Children Winched Down
CHILDREN WINCHED DOWN A MINE SHAFT - children may be employed from the age of 5, girls and boys alike, working underground for shifts of 11 to as much as 18 hours a day

Lowering Children Mine
Two children are lowered down the mine-shaft to the coal- face by a woman working a winch

Mining Messines Ridge
Royal Engineers mine the Messines Ridge under German lines, and place explosives, which when detonated on 7 June 1917, assist the British in taking Ypres

Aerial View of Trenches
An aerial photograph over the German lines, showing deep trenches, mine craters, and shell-pitted ground

Four Ladies and Coffee
How many ladies does it take to pour a cup of coffee ? Just what are this foursome up to ? - Your guess is as good as mine

Compliments to Chef
- My compliments on your cooking ! - And mine, Madame, on your choice of a creation by Drecoll to dine in. Evening Dress at restaurant

Lake Submarine in Action
A " Simon Lake" submarine fitted with wheels to move over the sea-bottom, passes through a harbour mine field 1 of 2

Potosi Silver Mine 1884
A silver mine at Potosi, Bolivia

Tin Mining / Cornwall / 1869
Winze-shaft, or sinking in a Cornish tin mine

Industry / Precious Stones
The Diamond Diggings, South Africa

Digging for diamonds in South Africa
People digging for diamonds in South Africa

Watch boy standing at the entrance to a mine
A watch boy standing at the entrance to a mine, keeping a lookout to avoid any accidents on converging tracks

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"Unearthing the Depths: Tales of Resilience and Riches" Descending into the depths, coal miners in South Wales navigate the shaft lift with unwavering determination. At Geevor Tin Mine in Cornwall, a miner stands proudly amidst the remnants of an industry that once thrived. Sweat-soaked brows and calloused hands tell stories of grit as miners work tirelessly at the coalface in South Wales. The golden allure of Carnon Stream Works in Cornwall draws prospectors seeking treasures buried beneath its flowing waters. A miner's faithful companion, a canary perched on his shoulder serves as a warning system against unseen dangers below ground. Captain Tom Gundry, an emblematic figure from Cornish history, showcases strength and prowess as a champion wrestler during the 1880s. In Rhondda's Gelli coalmine, echoes of hard labor resonate through time as generations toil for their livelihoods deep within its tunnels. Transported back to England's 1850s, we witness the arduous efforts undertaken by coal miners striving for progress and survival. Wheal Coates stands silently at sunset—a testament to Cornwall's abandoned tin mining legacy—its ruins whispering tales of past prosperity. Filling truck after truck with black gold, South Wales' coal miners contribute their sweat and sacrifice to fuel industries far beyond their reach. Bruce Bairnsfather's WW1 cartoon "A Miner Success" encapsulates both humor and camaraderie amidst challenging times underground. In these glimpses into mines across different eras and regions, we uncover stories etched within walls soaked with perspiration—the triumphs won through perseverance or fortunes lost amid shifting landscapes beneath our feet.